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Finding the Third Proportional to 140.91 and 303.49

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Solution

The third proportional to 140.91 and 303.49 is: 653.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 303.49 = 303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/303.49 = 303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 303.49 × 303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 92,103.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,103.95/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.65

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